Top 10 Things We Didn't Know on Day 1 | RV Newbie

[@monagliniany2323]

You guys are hysterical!!

[@aviationsafetyoversightgro9812]

Water heater: Get an instant gas water heater. Day 1 on two different trailers over 3 years, we had a Truma water heater installed. No problems and endless hot water. Never had an issue and Mama is happy.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Great tip! Thank you! One more leak from that hunk of metal and it’s getting the boot. LOL. Instant hot water is definitely in our future. We might count that as a weight savings to help justify getting Pam her washer and dryer. 😀👍 Best, Lee

[@humbertoduran2747]

In 7 years as full-time rving. We have done the same. Love your honesty & humor . Rving brings couples together

[@paulricher5547]

This is what you get with a million people looking over you shoulder. Love it keep up the good work. When you can laugh its a good thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😃👍👍

[@discoveryboundrv]

LOL. Thanks Paul!

[@cindyrandyfinamore3887]

You two are hands down the most enjoyable RVers on YT and we watch em all. Your innocence and self effacing nature is genuine and welcoming. We laugh at you while we're really laughing at ourselves! Pam.. everytime you laugh out loud, we miss the next couple of minutes recomposing our thoughts. Love you all. . can't wait to get back out on the road!

[@shewolf3813]

I am not even an RVer and I find the videos so much fun to watch! 😁

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Cindy & Randy! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and amazing support. We are all super excited that you are both enjoying our RV adventures. Let’s just say that every now and then we get a comment that really makes our day special and bright. Well, today that was you guys! Big hugs and Thank you so much again. Safe travels on the road and Best Wishes from all of us here, Pam & Lee

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you so much! You’re Awesome. 😀 Pam

[@jimbuckley4986]

A great video. My first was sitting in front of the dump outlet, assumed the dealer had made sure the black tank valve was closed. Took off the cap,,,,, the rest don’t wish to relive

[@discoveryboundrv]

Jim, that’s the best story of the day! Thank you for sharing that with us. Our minds are filled with images of your epic campfire story. All the best, Pam & Lee

[@lex7062]

This brings back so may funny memories. Thank you guys. For your awning to stabilize in wind you will need to used two rubber bungee cords, 550 paracord, and two tent pegs. Just adjust the tension, not to put to much stress on the frame, but enough to keep the awning in place. When wind gusts come in, it will have some give and should prevent the owning from ripping, and bouncing all over the place. Jus place the metal hooks directly on each end of your awning roller where the awning connects to the frame.

[@DavidRushing-d2y]

Love watching your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks David!! 👍

[@rogergraves242]

& The Different Smells 😊

[@paulhumphrey3195]

You have come along ways. Living my dream...... Good for you.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Paul!

[@benclaase8181]

Thank you thank you, will subscribe and come back for more.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Ben! Welcome to the channel! Best, Pam & Lee

[@eileenwhite9907]

Amen to all of that. You don't know until it happens. Love you guys!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you Eileen! You’re awesome! We always tell people that you have waited a long time to make the mistakes your about to make! Have fun and enjoy it. Best, Pam & Lee

[@michaelesdohr488]

Awesome, as always

[@michaelesdohr488]

Hide the tools, Lee😂😂😂

[@ramirofigueroa3370]

Thank you for the great information

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Ramiro! Your welcome. 😀 Thanks for watching and Safe travels, Pam

[@robertdoyen5434]

Fun video we always say the first thing you should buy after you buy a camper is a journal keep track of the good times and the sad times but there’s always more good times we bought a 2004 about five years ago and we have problems, but we were through it and we are joy every time we go out text from Wisconsin

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Robert. We completely agree. We always wanted to capture our RV travels and the girls growing up. Our channel does that now and we are so honored to share that with everyone. The good times absolutely outweigh the bad times by far. Best, Lee & Pam

[@InsideOut204]

Pam may be the cutest thing ever

[@buguefalacreek]

Lee & Pam, I watched where y’all were at Zion National Park. Y’all stayed at the Temple View RV Park. Do y’all remember that WI-FI antenna you got there???? I’m trying to fine one. Thank you and love y’all shows Bruce

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Bruce. We definitely remember the WIFI antenna, but we have never seen one since then. It was such a great little device and it worked like a champ. If we find out we’ll let you know. Best, Pam

[@RuaWaterwalker]

You guys are the best....

[@Sheilagene2]

They are all fun !

[@philipgerry5228]

We only use our awning when we are under it. If we go inside or leave, the awning is closed. Don’t need an awning replacement.

[@hammer48ful]

It's amazing how things change as you mature into RVing. Things that were important when you 1st started, aren't important now. When we 1st started RVing we went to campgrounds with full hookups, so we bought an ice maker, which we used all the time. Now we do a lot of dry camping and don't use the ice maker at all because it's a different style of camping. One of the things I like about RVing is that you are always learning and becoming more independent.

[@kevinherm3036]

Always enjoy watching your videos! I grew up around RVs and hitching/pulling/fixing all kinds of trailers so a lot of your videos are just comical, in a very nice way!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Kevin! Best, Pam 😀

[@TheTubification]

Great video, guys. We are two weeks into full-timing, and we get it!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Rodney! Congratulations!!!🎉

[@sarahrabbia6286]

You guys are so refreshing! Real life help!!!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you Sarah! 😀

[@adriannurse1502]

We have a 2006 42' Monaco Dynasty Class A diesel pusher. We have the 3 HVAC units on the roof. They are heat pumps like yours. We heat the coach with our Aqua Hot. The first time we went north in cold weather, we are from Southern Florida, our first night was below freezing. We turned on the furnace and nothing happened. So we turned on the heat pumps. That next morning it was so cold in the RV that we actually went and bought a space heater. We called the dealership and they assured us we were doing everything right. They had no idea why the Aqua Hot wasn't driving us out of the coach from too much heat. After leaving Virginia we went to Alabama to visit friends. We had a couple of small issues so we called a mobile RV repair tech. He was kind enough to tell us what we were doing wrong. Besides setting the thermostats to furnace it seems there is this rotating switch on one of the kitchen cabinets by the sink. It is under the counter top. We had absolutely no idea what this switch did. It turns out it is the speed control for the fan for the furnace. We set it on #2 and magically heat started pouring out of the ducts. Lol!!! The dealership was right. If your not careful the heat will drive you out. We have never had another cold night since. The Aqua Hot also has a switch where we can blow heat through the basement keeping our tanks warm at night. 🙂 There is definitely a huge learning curve to first time RVing. I have many more stories, but I'll leave it here for now. Our dealership even let us stay in their delivery lot for 10 days when we purchased it learning our RV. They had a guy spend a full day teaching us our RV.

[@discoveryboundrv]

We would love to hear more of your stories!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. For anyone just starting their RV adventure, it’s nice to know that others have had similar issues as well. Struggling through things means that you are learning and that is the best part! Plus, it makes for one great story to tell others. It’s so much fun to read these comments and thank you again for making us smile. You’re the best! Pam & Lee

[@lornabruce6542]

I had no idea this was your first RV! You’re kind of my heroes now😊

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Lorna! We were complete RV Newbies from day one. 😀 Huge learning curve and loving every minute. You’re our hero too! Best, Pam & Lee

[@stevedenoyer5956]

So funny omg, you just said out loud what happens to us all! 🤣

[@discoveryboundrv]

😀

[@tkilg7169]

Yes. Hitching and towing. I remember once when we left from home very early in the AM, and everything went smoothly even though we were leaving before dawn. We arrived at our first campground which was about 5 hours up the road, and I backed in like a pro, and then I looked for the power cord..........No power cord. Then it dawned on me......that stupid cord is still at the house still plugged into our rv outlet in our rv shed. Not only that but when it pulled out of the back of our fithwheel, it kind of wrecked the socket that it plugs into. My son checks our place for us when we go on trips, and he still laughs about finding that cord stretched out in the path from our rv shed, glaring evidence of my groggy early morning blunder.

[@discoveryboundrv]

This is by far the best story of the day. Thank you for sharing this and letting everyone else know that we all have our signature mistakes. I can only imagine what the electrical connection on the RV looked like when you saw it. That’s definitely a tough trip. Best, Lee

[@cadenschmidt319]

This is the video we’ve been all waiting for! The origins of Discovery Bound 😂 loved it

[@discoveryboundrv]

We owe everyone an intro video. 😀 We promise, we will make one soon.

[@bnr32jason]

"Hitching and towing" is the primary reason that we bought a small Class A (Thor Vegas 24.4) instead of a truck and travel trailer.

[@robertnasser9937]

We watch, you did make the correct choice on size of truck and RV.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Robert! We love them both! We’re very lucky. We expected to do at least one trade in by now, but the floor plan works great for our family.

[@michellebuhr7313]

Great video! Love it, especially the organization segment.

[@gregsheldon3222]

hey as long as your learning as you go and having fun that the name of the game.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Completely agree! Thanks Greg!

[@jenes440]

Lee and Pam, this was a great video, explaining all the mistakes. And the fun part was you guys did not know how to handle them. I know I watch some of them. And I try to correct them, but it would be too late because it was two or three days after. It’s so much fun listening to Pam try to explain how it happened. She is so much fun to listen to her explaining everything. When I would see Lee trying to fix something, I could see on his face he didn’t know what to do with it. But he make a joke out of it. Give a hug to the girls from Joe. They are getting so cute. Enjoy

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Joe! Big hugs back to you from the girls!

[@mp455]

While I enjoyed the lightheartedness in this video, it would be extremely more educational and interesting if you described the solutions to the problems from other videos you reference. You mentioned using the wrong sealant, doing the plumbing incorrectly with brass fittings, surge protection vs EMS, the importance of heating the right way, etc.--please share the right way! Some of us are new here and to RVing. Your experiences and journey are interesting, but would be more useful if you include details about what you learned along the way.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Mike! Thank you for the feedback and great tips. Completely understand as we are new at this as well. Actually, the theme of this video specifically, and our entire channel, is humility. In this video, we wanted to share our own personal experiences and fears with the RV Community in hopes that might relieve some of the stresses of other RV Newbies centric to perceived expectations in knowing everything on Day 1 of owning an RV. That's pretty unrealistic for anyone. We actually didn't share solutions on this video because we have discussed these in multiple other videos already. Again, this video was targeted to ignorance on the subject by our part and reminiscing on our own personal family experiences. However, in the future we will take into account the whole Problem-Solution aspect and ensure that we can provide updates, references, support, and other contributions to help our viewers. Thanks again and please keep us posted on your travel adventures. Best, Pam and Lee.

[@mike_adams]

Great episode guys, it was sure fun watching y’all’s channel grow and answering all those Newbee questions on the facebook forum. 😀

[@kevincameron8437]

Another great video! The great thing about being a newbie and all of these issues is it’s not camper brand specific. All of these issues are mainly the same items in every brand of camper! I’m still trying to get the hang of our auto level system too…that’s my biggest learning curve on our new camper. It’s good that you can still laugh at it all and loving the RV life hasn’t gotten the best of y’all. Thanks again for sharing.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Exactly! Crash course in RV Life. We are very lucky that we get the opportunity to endlessly troubleshoot our RV problems. LOL.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

You might try the Truma on demand water heater. It works great!

[@hgfirewarrior8762]

Oh my gosh, I'm terrified!!

[@tomowens4311]

I am glad to see you are getting some pressure for not going to Oklahoma yet. Love watching y'all do life. Please stay happy and keep the videos coming. God bless you both.

[@discoveryboundrv]

LOL. Thanks Tom! It’s funny, we took I-10 heading West through Texas and then on our way back, there was a hail storm. You know, Oklahoma is actually pretty hard to get too. 😀 We will have to make a special episode for our final Lower 48. Best, Pam

[@billhillegass946]

Oklahoma is the windiest state in our RV travels thus far, arrived April 3rd and today is the 19th have not had the opportunity to let awning out yet. It has been so windy every day and night, we won’t be back here ever.

[@doristaylor9386]

Love your videos!!! Y’all are so honest in explaining things!!! We sound a lot like y’all! We started in camping in a tent, pop up, now a travel trailer! Doris, Doug Chattanooga Tennessee!!

[@treecarver4081]

Thank you for bringing our experience to light! We all go through this nervousness and fear, but when we get it done,YEAH! Happy camping. 🌻🏕

[@saintb6969]

Love watching you guys, and for all the newbies to come that are out there, things are not all rainbows in RV life. The one thing you can do wrong over anything is listen to all the RV newbies on KZbin telling you everything you need to buy or do just because they are out to make it in the KZbin world and just making videos to make them. Best advice take your time and think your way through it. You guys are awesome and glad to see your still out there enjoying it.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Jim! We agree. Experience is everything. We don’t do a lot of how-to videos because we aren’t very good at RVing. There are thousands of other videos that show all of that stuff a lot better. We like to stick to showing the truth of full time family RVing and sharing our experiences. Hopefully, others will not make the same mistakes as we do. 😀 We also don’t promote products. You are worth a LOT more to us than a silly trinket. All the best from all of us here! Pam & Lee

[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

Very educational in a very entertaining way. I do not have any kind of a rig (tent camper) and I subscribed. 😂

[@Bobm-kz5gp]

Hey you two are y’all okay? We are getting worried! Let us know, we miss seeing you nice folks!

[@jamesrudd6029]

As for the fifth wheel portion y’all are set on a bumper pull setup like mine where I use weight distribution there’s a few more steps lefts unlike a fifth wheel or over rated truck to camper setup. But I think you have hit the mail on the head I for one wasn’t as nervous with all of these things listed but each person has their owns strengths and weaknesses. Have fun and keep the girls safe with luv

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks James! Best, Pam

[@SlimShady771]

RVs have circuit breaker boxes just like your home. It's there for a reason. If to much power comes in it will pop the breaker.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi SlimShady! You are correct, circuit breakers protect against current (amperage) overloads. However, the don’t protect against voltage surges and spikes. That’s why we use the surge protector (EMS) to help prevent that. Thanks for sharing and safe travels! Best, Lee

[@ramirofigueroa3370]

Great info thank you

[@maiktondeur2228]

Hey Guys, thanks for the great vlog and being part of our Sunday routine. What I suggest Nrvta has a great Home study course in which there explain the Main Appliances and electric including some pluming 😅 and how to maintain them too. Just a tip. Wish you guys all the best.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Great tip! Thanks Maik! We never call the repairman because the challenge of doing it is half the fun. Plus we learn out of doing the work. I’m sure the school is fantastic and a lot of fun too. Safe travels! Best, Lee

[@maiktondeur2228]

That's awesome as long you have fun. We just like to have some confidence and maybe know what I'm doing. Wishing you save travels.Take care Maik

[@darrylt5300]

I carry lots of tools and spare parts for things that may or may not go bad LOL

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Oh we’ve all experienced similar, we had the same things, we went from a travel trailer to this fifth wheel. We had everything was manual on the TT. This thing is all mechanical

[@captO005]

New subscriber. Hello Lee and Pam, I'm a soon to be newbie, You guys are for real! We enjoy your videos and have learned so much about the RV life. God bless you in your RV journey stay safe and keep the videos coming.

[@paulricher5547]

Just wrap it up in TEFLON TAPE baby make sure you have plenty on had. Silicone no workie!! :}

[@discoveryboundrv]

Honestly, if we knew the difference between the two, we wouldn’t be so bad at plumbing. LOL.

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

Ladies, the tools are important. You might not need a hammer till you need that hammer and don't have one.... Tools are not like a purse or other things that are not really needed. You don't want to have to use a butter knife to screw something in....

[@joshsuperduty1270]

Hey Lee n Pam great 👍 information video , why did you choose Ford vs Ram n GM ? Ford are BEST EVER at least

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Josh! I chose it for the 10 Speed Automatic, torque, and towing capacity. Pam chose it for the huge Sun/Moon roof and the fact that Ford dually’s don’t have round edges. She liked the look of the Ford better. 😀

[@rogergraves242]

Fireplace is for Dictation in the Living room. Use on medium

[@aprilbevis6109]

Great episode we know about being newbies....we have had our camper 4 yrs still make mistakes ...I dont think there are any perfect campers or RVers

[@discoveryboundrv]

We completely agree April! If anyone says they don’t make mistakes, then it isn’t true. Everyone messes up. Just have fun doing it and take your time. Besides, if you never made a mistake then you wouldn’t have any good campfire stories. 😀 Thanks for sharing! Best, Pam & Lee

[@vicki9929]

As an Okie, (though we now live in Wyoming) I am sad to see y’all haven’t been to Oklahoma? Great video, you hit all the points!🎉

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Vicki, we are saving the best for last. (Lower 48). 😀

[@vicki9929]

@@discoveryboundrv yea!! Glad to know that. So much to see there. Cowboy Hall of Fame for starters…

[@texasproud3332]

Good video y’all. Have y’all considered doing a how we got into RV ing a bit of y’all’s history

[@discoveryboundrv]

We keep talking about it, but then we always forget. LOL. Honestly, we actually travel so much that even getting one video out a week is tough. I’m sure there is a nice quiet day in our future for us to sit down with a cup of coffee and chat. Let’s just say that Season 5 is really keeping us busy. Best, Lee

[@JohnT.4321]

My wife is worried about you since your video did not air on 4/01/23. She hoped you did not go to Mississippi where the tornados were.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi John, You guys are the best! Big hugs! ❤️ We have been traveling nonstop for a while and needed a quick break and just spend quality time with the family. 😀

[@JohnT.4321]

@@discoveryboundrv Thank you for replying. You are a big part of our family.

[@dannydaugherty527]

love your videos they are great

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you so much Danny! 😀

[@darrylt5300]

At least you did it and was to scared to try it.

[@anychaffey2048]

Pray for us. Our first time getting an RV and planning on living in it… I am so nervous.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Congratulations! You’re definitely in our prayers and we can’t wait to hear about your exciting new adventures. How amazing. 😀❤️

[@anychaffey2048]

@@discoveryboundrv We will definitely be watching all your videos… 😄

[@JoeT.1960]

I'm going on 9 years and we still have things broke it doesn't let up, I have worked on everything on this RV 😒

[@discoveryboundrv]

That’s the funny part about RVing. You don’t realize that you will quickly become an electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc. We’re spending the day sanitizing our water lines and fresh water tank. Never done that before. 😀

[@JoeT.1960]

@@discoveryboundrv your right I don't mind working on it but it's hard to find the parts.

[@timf6916]

👍👍

[@niteninja0133]

Gotta check out AZ expert on KZbin, he's great and very knowledgeable

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks! We sure will. Best, Pam & Lee

[@joshsuperduty1270]

Let Pam drive soon 🔜

[@rogergraves242]

Multi use Tools

[@discoveryboundrv]

Great tip!

[@joefelish2808]

Blame the dealer for not demonstrating

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Joe. Exactly. 6 months after our purchase: “Wait, you get a demo when you buy an RV?” LOL.

[@jimestell3853]

hitching & towing????.......there is a reason I have a class A and no toad :)))

[@discoveryboundrv]

Jim, you’re our hero! 😀

[@We_Travel_4_Fun]

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